How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in Florida?
$59,030a year
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in Florida. That is $28.38 an hour or $4,919 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.38
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 7,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,630Median: $59,030Highest 10%: $84,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,630 | $19.05 | |
| 25th | $47,580 | $22.88 | |
| Median | $59,030 | $28.38 | |
| 75th | $72,830 | $35.01 | |
| 90th | $84,280 | $40.52 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Jacksonville, FL | $77,150 |
| Gainesville, FL | $63,860 |
| Naples, FL | $63,000 |
| Miami, FL | $62,960 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $61,290 |
| Sebastian, FL | $60,890 |
| Wildwood, FL | $59,060 |
| North Port, FL | $58,590 |
| Tampa, FL | $58,590 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $58,350 |
| Ocala, FL | $56,580 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $55,170 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $53,600 |
| Orlando, FL | $52,200 |
| Lakeland, FL | $51,820 |
| Crestview, FL | $51,030 |
| Deltona, FL | $49,640 |
| Pensacola, FL | $49,540 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $48,070 |
| Panama City, FL | $46,540 |
| Sebring, FL | $44,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.
| 28. Virginia | $59,420 |
| 29. Michigan | $59,270 |
| 30. Ohio | $59,170 |
| 31. Florida | $59,030 |
| 32. Montana | $58,040 |
| 33. Indiana | $53,540 |
| 34. South Dakota | $53,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $28.38 ($59,030 a year).
Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $59,030 against $60,020 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Florida rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?
Florida ranks 31 of 50 states.
Which city in Florida pays water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators the most?
Jacksonville, FL, with a median of $77,150 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.